China, Thailand and Vietnam took the top positions among the washing machine exporters in the world.
In 2023, exports of washing machines with capacity greater than 10 kilograms grew at a year-on-year rate of 19.9% to US$4.728 billion, according to data from the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Washing machine exporters in the world
Sweden’s Electrolux notes that premium segments of the global market are increasingly relying on connected products. This enables better appliance performance, a more complete experience and additional product features.
In 2023, automatic and front-loading washing machines led consumer preferences: mainly because of their energy efficiency and the advanced features they offer.
Below are the top exporters of washing machines in the world in 2023, in millions of dollars:
- China: 1,559.
- Thailand: 720.
- Vietnam: 696.
- South Korea: 478.
- United States: 299.
- Mexico: 185.
- Poland: 164.
- Sweden: 102.
Companies
Whirlpool, LG, Samsung and Electrolux are producers of hot water washing machines. Their production locations include the United States, China, South Korea, Mexico, Thailand, Vietnam, Brazil and Colombia.
An investigation by the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) referred that after the U.S. imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of hot water washing machines, both Samsung and LG relocated hot water washing machine production several times, first to China, then to Vietnam and Thailand.
Samsung and LG also established new production of hot water washing machines in the United States during 2018.
Export destinations for global producers include the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Iraq.
In Europe, these companies include Miele & Cie. KG (Germany), BSH Hausgeräte GmbH of the Bosch Group (Germany) and the Gorenje Group (Slovenia).
While in Japan, Panasonic is a major producer of residential washing machines, but has moved its production to Southeast Asia, in Turkey, Arçelik A.Ş. is a major producer of residential washing machines for the Middle East region.